Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Rice Preparation
- Cook sushi rice using a rice cooker according to manufacturer's instructions, combining 4 cups of rice with the appropriate amount of water. Let sit for 10 minutes to cool before mixing in salt and furikake.
Marinate Chicken
- Dice the chicken into small pieces and combine with soy sauce, sake, baking soda, and cornstarch in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare Sauce
- Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar to create the teriyaki sauce. Set aside.
Cook Chicken
- Heat oil in a pan, add marinated chicken, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fully cooked. Add garlic, cooking for an additional 30 seconds, then remove from heat.
Sauce Application
- Return chicken to the pan and pour in the teriyaki sauce, stirring to coat and cooking until sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Shape Onigiri
- Wet hands and scoop ⅓ cup of rice, forming a well. Place chicken filling in the well, add another ⅓ cup of rice on top, shape into a triangle, and wrap with nori.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve the shaped onigiri warm or at room temperature with pickled vegetables or edamame.
Nutrition
Notes
Enjoy your Chicken Onigiri fresh for the best taste. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day or frozen for 2 months.
